Assistant Accountant Payables at Kenchic Limited

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  • Kenya
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Kenchic Limited is the leading producer of poultry in East and Central Africa. At its inception, the company's main activity was the production of broiler and layer day-old chicks. Over the years the company has expanded operations to include processed chicken and further processed products. The company started its operations in 1984. The company's Head Office is in Exsan House along Enterprise road. Kenchic is proud to be the largest integrated poultry operation in East and Central Africa and deals in day-old chicks, processed chicken meat and further processed products such as smoked sausages, choma sausages & sausages.Assistant Accountant PayablesOVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
  • To support the finance function by ensuring timely, accurate processing of supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations in line with company policies and financial controls.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESInvoice Processing
  • Receive, verify, and post supplier invoices into the accounting system. Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
  • Resolve discrepancies with procurement and suppliers.
Payments Management
  • Prepare payment schedules (cheques, EFT, RTGS, mobile payments). •Ensure timely payments in accordance with agreed credit terms.
  • Obtain required approvals before processing payments.
Reconciliations
  • Perform supplier statement reconciliations monthly.
  • Investigate and resolve outstanding balances and variances.
Records & Compliance
  • • Maintain accurate and organized accounts payable records.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, tax regulations, and company policies.
  • Support audit processes by providing required documentation.
Reporting
  • Prepare AP ageing reports.
  • Assist in month-end closing activities.
  • Provide payment and expenditure analysis as required.
Stakeholder Management
  • Respond to supplier queries professionally and promptly.
  • Liaise with procurement, stores, and other departments on invoice matters
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS)
  • Invoice processing turnaround time
  • Accuracy rate in postings
  • Timeliness of payments
  • Number of reconciliation discrepancies
  • Audit compliance score
CANDIDATE’S PROFILE:
  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA Part for equivalent preferred
  • 2-3 years’ experience in accounts payable or finance role
  • Experience with ERP/accounting system
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